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Based on the risk indicators obtained from RIDEF, the Cronbach alpha validity of the scale was calculated as 0.79. When any item is
removed from the scale, the value of the internal consistency coefficient varies between 0.77 and 0.79.
It has been observed that there is a statistically significant level of correlation between the School Atmosphere Scale and RIDEF sub-scales
(r=0.51, p=0.001).
As a result of the analysis, categorized risk indicators were grouped under two factors, which accounted for 44.73% of the total variance
with eigen values over one. The first factor, consisting of 4 items grouped under the title of individual problems related to childhood,
explains 30.98% of the variance and the second factor, consisting of 5 items with the title social and economic problems related to the
family, accounts for 13.75% of the variance.
The mean scores of the risk points derived from all of the categories showed a statistically significant difference between students with
high and low levels of absenteeism.
Discussion: This research study showed that the RIDEF is a reliable and valid scale in determining the risk of absenteeism.
Key words: Absenteeism, assessment
Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2011;21(Suppl. 2):S149-50
[PP-049] Ref. No: 185
Effectiveness of an addiction treatment program called SAMBA: A pilot study
Kültegin Ögel 1 , Ceren Koç 2 , Bircan Karalar 2 , Aslı Başabak 2 , Alper Aksoy 2 , Mebrure İşmen 3 , Romina Yeroham 2
1Acibadem University Medical Faculty
2Yeniden Society
3Umraniye Prison
E-mail: ogelk@ogelk.net
Description of SAMBA program: SAMBA (Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı Tedavi Programı / Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Addiction
Treatment Program) is a treatment program which is designed to treat tobacco, alcohol, and drug addiction problems.
Development of SAMBA: Before developing this program, a comprehensive literature review was done. Addiction treatment programs
that are still applied in addiction centers in Turkey were reviewed. Necessary meetings with the specialists working in the addiction field
were conducted. The weaknesses and strengths of the programs were discussed with the specialists and expectations from an addiction
program were reviewed. SAMBA was developed according to the findings of the literature review and suggestions made in the meetings
with professionals.
The Content of SAMBA: SAMBA is a program that is based on Cognitive Behavioral Theory. In some sessions, some interventions that are
based on Mindfulness and Acceptance Therapy are used. In addition, in some sessions, some techniques of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
and Emotion Regulation are applied.
The Structure of SAMBA: SAMBA is composed of 7 modules and 13 sessions. The modules of SAMBA are:
1. The Effects of Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
2. Motivation
3. Mindfulness
4. Anger and Stress Management
5. Relapse Prevention
6. Communication Skills
7. Thinking Errors
Each session lasts around one and half to two hours. All sessions are designed in an interactive mode. It contains activities and didactic
lectures.
SAMBA should be applied in group format and by professionals such as psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists.
Pilot Study: The pilot Study of SAMBA was carried out at Ümraniye T-Type Prison. The first pilot scheme was applied with a group that
consisted of members who are alcohol and drug addicts. After all the modules were applied, feedback from the group members was
collected. According to the feedback, necessary changes were made. Afterwards, the second pilot scheme was done with other members
who were again alcohol and drug addicts from the same prison. Based on the feedbacks, SAMBA was reviewed and reached its final form.
The results showed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test of the dimensions of Anger and Stress
Management (Z= -1.919, p